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English: Female piglet and torch carrier, taking part in the worship of Demeter and Persephone. Terracotta figurine, Attic artwork, ca.140–130 BC. From Eleusis.
Français : Porteuse de porcelet et de torche, prenant part au culte de Déméter et Perséphone. Figurine en terre cuite grecque, production attique, vers 140-130 av. J.-C. Provenance : Éleusis.
Dimensions H. 21 cm (8 ¼ in.)
institution QS:P195,Q19675
Current location
Department of Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, Sully, first floor, room 36, case 18
Accession number
MNB 1714
Credit line Paravey Collection
Source/Photographer Marie-Lan Nguyen (2009)

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